Chapter 729: Chapter 729: Fishing

After dinner, Evelyn Ford invited Ronan Kendrick out for a walk, and it was then she noticed he seemed troubled.

"What’s on your mind?"

Ronan Kendrick stopped and looked down at Evelyn Ford. "I’ve been working out with Ethan Dawson and the others these past few days. The results have been pretty good."

"Mhm, I know." Evelyn Ford’s gaze dropped to his stomach. "Your abs are gorgeous."

A small smile played on Ronan Kendrick’s lips. "Do you think I need to improve them? They said bigger pecs would look better."

"You’re already perfect just the way you are. Muscles that are too bulky can actually look a little intimidating. Your lean, defined physique is already top-tier."

His expression was unreadable. "Do you like it?"

"Of course I do. I love you most of all. I love every single part of you." Evelyn Ford took his hand. "Ronan, are you unhappy? If something’s bothering you, you have to tell me. Otherwise, I’ll worry."

"I was, but not anymore." A smile touched Ronan Kendrick’s lips. ’I’m so stupid. How could Evelyn possibly not love me? It’s all Quincy’s and Miles Vaughn’s fault. My recent insecurity has been all their doing. I’m not going to talk to them anymore.’

Evelyn Ford had successfully cheered him up. On the way back, his previous gloominess vanished, replaced by a smile he couldn’t suppress no matter how hard he tried.

The next day, Ronan Kendrick skipped his muscle workout and happily went fishing with Evelyn Ford, carrying a small bucket.

They had just arrived at the lake when another angler, who had saved a spot for Evelyn, called out.

"Ford! Bringing your husband fishing again?"

"Yep! How’s the catch today?" Evelyn Ford chuckled and led Ronan Kendrick over.

"No luck today. I’ve been here for over an hour and haven’t caught a thing. Not even a tadpole, let alone a fish."

"Maybe your bait isn’t working?" Evelyn Ford glanced over, only to see that the angler’s bait was even better than her own. She immediately shut her mouth.

Seeing Ronan Kendrick, the other anglers all shared a knowing smile. Ronan Kendrick, however, paid no mind to their stares. He set up a stool for Evelyn Ford, then started assembling the sun umbrella and their fishing rods.

"Want some water?"

"Not right now. Sit down, I want to lean on you." Evelyn Ford pulled him down to sit beside her. "You’re in such a good mood today, huh?"

"Mhm. I feel great." Ronan Kendrick couldn’t control his expression and broke into a wide grin.

"In that case, let’s try to catch a few extra today. We can have a barbecue tonight?"

"Okay. I’ll bait the hook for you."

「Three months ago」

Evelyn Ford had led everyone else out of the space. This included the laborers from the mining area, as well as Leo Denton and his teammates. Ronan Kendrick had hypnotized them, scrambling their memories so they wouldn’t recall anything that had happened inside the space. The laborers were all returned to Rhys Chase’s custody.

As for Officer Graham and his group, Evelyn Ford didn’t have Ronan Kendrick alter their memories. She trusted them to keep the secret.

After leaving the space, no one needed to farm or work anymore, and life became much more leisurely. To pass the time, Evelyn Ford started fishing by the lake. Who would have thought she’d become completely hooked, to the point where she’d feel out of sorts if a day went by without fishing?

The black soil in the space wasn’t being left fallow, either. Besides, the wheat, rice, and corn they had grown over the past few years were not only enough to feed them all for a lifetime but could also sustain all the residents of the entire base for many years.

"It feels like we’re retired. It’s just a shame there’s no pension."

Ronan Kendrick smiled. "We have a whole mountain of gold. Rhys Chase has the equipment. I’ll get a set from him later, refine the ore, and make it all into gold beans for you to play with."

Evelyn Ford pulled his hand over and kissed it. "Kendrick, I love you so much."

Ronan Kendrick cleared his throat. "Permission granted to love me forever."

Evelyn Ford couldn’t hold it in any longer and collapsed into his arms, laughing.

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